Family Pictures

Dave Roode and Jen Wilkinson recently ran the National
Capital Half-Marathon on May 12, 2002.

Dave completed the race in 1:39:49 and Jen in 1:57:08.Despite a few sore muscles both are
looking forward to bettering their times.These pictures were taken at about 14km and they’re still
smiling.Many thanks to our cheering
section.

OTHER NEWS:

Engagement:Jeff Roode and Tara D'Andrea are
pleased to announce their recent engagement.Wedding plans have yet to be determined.Congratulations to both of you.

Birth
– Jackson Pierce Roode: A baby
boy, Jackson Pierce Roode, weighing in at 7 lbs 8 oz on Saturday January 19,
2002, at approximately 2:00 am.Proud
parents Stephen Roode and Kiki Sauriol and little Jackson are all doing
well.Congratulations to new
grandparents Jim and Virginia Roode and Peter and Mona Sauriol.A nephew for Jeff Roode and Kellie Sauriol
and playmate for Emily.

40th Anniversary:
Beth and Peter celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on
October 6th.Congratulations from all your friends and family!

Birth – Emily Margaret Roode: To Chris and Angela (nee Naylor), a daughter, Emily
Margaret on Monday May 28, 2001, 6 lbs 11oz.Sister for Chris and Meg.Proud grandparents, Peter and Beth Roode and Frank and Barbara Naylor
and great-grandmother Betty Banton.Special thanks to Drs. Brown, Whyte and Tolkin and the staff at North
York General Hospital, especially the NICU

FAMILY TREE:

The name Roode is thought to be derived from:
dweller in the clearing, one with red hair.An alternative spelling, “Rood” is thought to have been derived from:
one who lived at, or near a roadside cross or in the clearing.

The word “Roode” is Dutch in origin and in English
means the colour red.Interestingly, Rhode Island
was reportedly named Roode Eylandt by Adriaen Block, a Dutch explorer,
because of its red clay.

I have only just begun to accumulate information on
the Family Tree but so far we can trace back to William Roode, born in
1823.William married Sarah Hubbell
and was a farmer by trade.They lived
in Matilda Township, Dundas County, Ontario, Canada but beyond that we have
very little information on William and his parents or siblings.To view the family tree, click on the icon
above.You will have to scroll
sideways to see everything as it does not fit on a single page very
well.If you have any additions or
corrections, please contact me at genealogy@roode.ca.